Posted on 12/16/2010 3:08:07 PM PST by Red in Blue PA
Next, I called Mountain House. They report this current level of demand is 'unprecedented' in their history. On top of that, they feel they usually can anticipate spikes like this given macro events, but this time the arrival and intensity of the demand caught them by surprise. They've already stopped selling #10 cans on their own site, and are limiting inventory to their top dealers (like The Ready Store and Nitro-Pak).
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They're working overtime to meet demand as best they can, but I sensed they are concerned about their ability to do so if this spike doesn't abate soon. I asked both Mountain House and The Ready Store if the new demand was coming from a particular sector or new buyer (e.g. a military contract). Their answer was no; both observe that it's caused by a groundswell among general consumers who are increasingly concerned about the economy and future stability. Nitro-Pak's website statement appears to corroborate this.
So what does this mean? First off, what this is *not* is an all-out shortage. No one is thinks it's time to panic here. Perhaps this demand spike will dissipate soon. Unexpected surges in orders have happened before (though not of this magnitude), and things eventually returned to normal. Orders are still being filled, just more slowly than before.
But the combined suddenness, intensity, and unforeseen nature of the demand is unique and worth noting by the prudent individual. And if it persists - or increases - current prices and availability may be at risk. Hence this alert: if you've been planning to start or add to your food stores with pre-packaged offerings, you should consider accelerating your timeline.
(Excerpt) Read more at istockanalyst.com ...
Absolutely!
One of my favorite magazines.
“Ok, but why would this be happening with food? Someone out there is talking to family and friends and building a case... has anyone heard it? In short, what’s the word of mouth?”
The reasons mentioned already on the thread such as regulation of Food, FDA, and the coming “tough times” as Beck would say including the evidence of fascists.
But there have been many unusual floods around the globe and other natural disasters which is going to affect food production. Some people such as Gerald Celente and some articles even refer to it as the coming food shortage.
There is much more information in the article along with hypertext links.
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewarticle/articleid/4735570
What Should I Do?
http://www.chrismartenson.com/page/what-should-i-do
What Should I Do?: The Basics of Resilience (Part 3 – Storing Food)
http://www.chrismartenson.com/blog/what-should-i-do-basics-resilience-part-3-storing-food/42765
canning, drying, root crops that can overwinter
Excellent choices. A fall garden can extend the growing season even in more intemperate climates using cloches and row covers, plus plants like cabbage, onions, radishes, chard, beets, kale and others have two advantages-
They can grow long after tender plants like tomatoes and beans are done, and for those that care they are high in anti-oxidants as well as being good to eat.
Be careful with the brown rice and long term storage. It has a tendency to go rancid where as white rice, packed correctly can last 25 years or longer :)
Just a tip from a long time prepper!
HR2749/S.510 could cause what you prep for. I pray daily that the “lame ducks” will not pass this crap.
If they do, we must repeal it, even if it is over the veto of the Resident.
The sky is not falling yet. We could have a financial collapse, engineered by the Globalist B___ards who support Obozo. There is no reason that if that happens that things have to be that bad in Texas.
My family has farmed in Haskell County since the 1880’s. We have cattle, wheat storage, wild turkeys & hogs and can be totally self-sufficient if needed. That would not happen immediately. We have the ability to kill/process/package our own beef and game. (private butcher shop & smoking pit) We always have a garden & that may be larger this year, but still no panic.
I normally keep 50+ lbs. of flour, 15-20 lbs. of rice, and a fully pantry. That is not prepping, just what we normally do.
I sold “hard white winter wheat” to some of the Y2K crowd. They were really nice people and well educated, but they totally mis-calculated the outcome of that event.
The past does not predict the future, but I feel confident we will eat. And I have a lot of good neighbors.
I’m growing several pots of spinich on the sunporch now. I also have some broccoli and pepper plants out there. the broccoli and pepper won’t do a lot over the winter but they’ll take off for an early start in the spring.
By the way, we lived in Piedmont OK for 7 years and loved OK.
The people in TX and OK have a lot more in common than most will admit. (I am not a sports fan)
My daughter is an OU grad. (And not a leftie) She and her husband live in Hutto, TX.
Hang in there my FRiend.
And if there is a truck stike as back in the 70s those shelves are empty within a couple three days- you are right on track.
I have been going through my canned goods, marking the outdate-best used by date- in marker on the side of the label so it is easy to read.
Just follow the instructions in the canning book, which ever one or ones you have and be extra extra careful about having sterile jars, lids etc as the directions will tell you- I have two good friends that each jumped in this past summer and learned how to can. One with my guidance and one with my “yeah you can do it” support.
Both were successful- the yeah you can do it friend went beyond garden produce and canned beef as well.
A great place for solid information is your county extension office- including having the gauge checked for accuracy if your pressure canner has the gauge. At least in Nebraska that is a free service, although some of the canning booklets have a minimal charge.
LOL = my container garden is a bunch of winter onions. I had them growing on the home place, brought down from where my gr grandfather homesteaded by my parents- I shared with my kids, and brought home alot of sets this fall.
Some are in a 15 inch by 36 inch raised area along the side of the garage and the rest are in a large container-also along the west side of the garage.
We have been down in single digits sometimes at night but they are doing a bit of growing. Mostly they will wait til weather gets more moderate-but they are happy campers.
Thanks for the info, I’ll do that. I feel better about trying it already.
Thanks...... is one year ok?
if packed correctly (sealed containers mylar bags and oxy absorbers) you should be ok. I would still check it from time to time.. its tricky. Also in a survival situation, brown rice takes more water (which could be in short supply) and more time to cook.
When Porkulus passed I started buying 1 to use and 2 for the pantry of sale items. QE1 I switched to 1 to use and 3 for the pantry of sale items. Now I am buying special sales in amounts of 4-10 depending on shelf life and family’s preferences.
Having lived through the great inflation of those years, I am pretty sure what is coming will be worse for us, since we are now retired. So just trying to get ahead of the situation as best we can.
Good afternoon Red. Thanks for the links. We are having a “warm” day today. It is 36 degrees on the way to a high of 38 and low tonight of 29.
It has been unusually cold and schools have been closed due to ice on the roads and we have had single digit nights. The sun is shining today, and the winter wheat is still green, so the garden looks almost like spring.
The tomato limbs that I cut off and stuck in a pot indoors had tomatoes that all ripened well. There is only 2 left, one is almost ripe, another is green and growing. The tomato plant that I dug up and put in a pot is still growing well. It has 5 3”tomatoes that are still green. I am thinking about repotting it to a larger container.
I peeked under the row cover, and straw at the lettuce and onions in raised bed #1 today, and they are doing well, so I should have a little homegrown for the salad on Xmas. Hubby did not get his carrots harvested or covered, so I don’t know how they are doing, but the ground is too frozen to try to pull them up I think.
Have a good week, and Merry Christmas to all.
Simulated bombs were missed by a TSA that catches every Grandmother with a large shampoo... ( according to Drudge)...that's not good.
Scary.
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